‘AXIAL FANS FOR Ti WORLD
1.4 Storage
Upon unloading the Cofimco fan, inspect it for any damage. If damage occurrs, file a claim
immediately against the carrier and mark the bill of lading accordingly.
Afier the fan delivery, check the full compliance between order and delivered goods. Shortages or
discrepancies must be reported to Cofimco S.r.l. within two weeks from receipt of shipment at
destination.
If not installed immediately, it is recommended to store the fan in a dry and shaded area, and do
not place heavy materials of any kind upon the blades. For long-term storage, it is necessary to
check the condition of the corrosion preventive coating on all machined surfaces.
2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Tools required for proper fan assembly
The following tools are required for proper fan assembly:
‘+ Dynamometric Spanner (torque wrench, Fig.2) required tightening the hub bolts in accordance
with the tables in section 2.4,
* Goniometric Level (inclinometer, Fig. 3) required setting the blade pitch to the proper angle for
the desired performance in accordance with the procedure described in section 2.4. The
accuracy of the inclinometer must be at least 0.5°.
Fig.2: Torque wrench Fig.3: Inclinometer
COFIMCO S.r1. can supply these tools on client request.
2.2 Rotation and flow direction
The rotation direction is right when the airflow moves from the convex back (suction surface) of the
blade, to the concave side (pressure surface). Fig.4 shows the conventional clockwise direction of
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